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Death Valley
California~8 hr drive from the BayBest: October–April (summer is dangerously hot)
Discover the stunning lands of Death Valley — beautiful sand dunes, deep canyons, and natural hot springs in one of the most unique landscapes on earth.
Don't Miss
- Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
- Badwater Basin (lowest point in North America)
- Artist's Palette
- Stargazing (Dark Sky Park)
Trail Notes
- Fuel up at every opportunity — stations are 50+ miles apart inside the park
- Mesquite Flat sand dunes are magic at sunrise, before the heat and crowds
- Carry double the water you think you need, even in winter
- Badwater Basin, Artist's Drive, and Zabriskie Point chain into one perfect afternoon loop
- Cell service is nonexistent — download offline maps before you lose signal
- New moon nights here are among the darkest skies in America
Take the Jeep to Death Valley
Rooftop tent, camp kitchen, fridge, and recovery gear included — just add food and a sense of adventure.